Jeff Thomas
Wed, 9 Jan 2008 16:24:27 -0700
2008
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Though images are not allowed on this mail list, your description indicates this is a Gen2 LPI Magnecharger. The Gen2 charger includes an integrated GFCI, and is a completely effective protection device by itself as long as your installation is four wire (Hot, Hot, Neutral, GN...
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Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:31:34 -0500
2008
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I am having trouble with the GFCI breaker I have installed for my driveway charging station. I installed a 50 amp GFCI disconnect, similar to what is used for hot tubs, etc. Since my charger is not in a garage, but mounted outside next to my driveway I thought this might be a...
The Johnsens
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:28:49 -0800
2007
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Oh that is very sad Niel. You can be as careful as you like and still have someone else not being careful. I am glad that you and your wife are okay and that the S-10E was drivable and chargeable. >>The Prius front right was completely crunched and had to be towed. I was able...
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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:50:37 EST
2007
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Yes and it's too bad these are not in a good location to service. It is no fun pulling the PIM to get the unit out. I also caution anyone thinking of doing the service work themselves. Unless your good at servicing and repairing delicate electronic equipment. You should not be...
Jeff Thomas
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:41:49 -0800
2007
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Dave, the test cycle is aborted when vehicle is in run mode. The common method is to place a 10k resistor in series with the front temp sensor -tricking the HTCM into running the FFH when ambient temps are in the 50's. Jeff __________________________________ Sent from my hacke...
Dave Skweir
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:07:39 -0800 (PST)
2007
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Maybe I am a little too late to add my two cents worth but it seems you guys are trying to over-complicate things here. Is everyone aware of the little two wire connector located near the back side of the power steering reservoir that (once a month) is used to run the diesel h...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:55:23 -0800
2007
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In Stephen's case, the failure mode did not result in leakage current that would typically have resulted in propulsion system shutdown (service now+wait). The hybrid module reliability service work relates only to the heat pump compressor and PSM, not the buck mode supply used...
Stephen Weitz
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:36:21 -0800
2007
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I think I had heard that integration would be a problem. Stephen On Dec 20, 2007, at 11:51 AM, [email removed] wrote: > Jeff, > If Stephen can get by with using a 12 volt deep cycle battery in > place of a failed DC/DC converter, would an off the shelf unit > (like might be us...
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Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:51:29 -0800
2007
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Jeff, If Stephen can get by with using a 12 volt deep cycle battery in place of a failed DC/DC converter, would an off the shelf unit (like might be used for an EV conversion) also be a reasonable replacement for the expensive OEM part from GM? Or is there an integration issue...
Stephen Weitz
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:06:12 -0800
2007
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When I sent this to answer Casey, I realized I didn't send it out to others. FYI B > Hi Casey, > > I have not mentioned this previously. > Yes, I use a standard 12v battery charger to charge the Optima > Yellow Top. > However, I needed a charger with a 2 amp and a 12 amp capab...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:02:28 -0800
2007
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Any vehicle serviced by EVBones has had these reliability items performed. Jeff __________________________________ Sent from my hacked iPhone on T-mobile. On Dec 20, 2007, at 8:21 AM, [email removed] wrote: > Where is the DC-DC converter? How can I check to see if this > preve...
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Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:21:26 -0800
2007
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Where is the DC-DC converter? How can I check to see if this preventive task has been done? On 12/19/07, Niel Nielsen <[email removed]> wrote: > > Stephen, > > That's good information on how to get by without the DC-DC converter. I > wasn't aware that there was any way to do w...
Niel Nielsen
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:09:55 -0600
2007
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Stephen, That's good information on how to get by without the DC-DC converter. I wasn't aware that there was any way to do without it. It certainly isn't as convenient as just shoving in the charge paddle, but I understand the cost issue of the repair. As I understand it, the...
Stephen Weitz
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:27:25 -0800
2007
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Niel, my DC-DC converter went out this year. I decided not to spend the money to fix it. I bought a Yellow Top Optima battery (very high capacity) and I can run the truck without the converter. I just recharge the Optima when I recharge the big pack of batteries. This solution...
Niel Nielsen
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:55:04 -0600
2007
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Dave, Welcome to the group! I've found this group to be a very helpful bunch, and I do my best to help others when possible. For instance, if your battery pack blower fails, I can provide a detailed procedure write-up on how to replace it, and can also steer you to where to ge...
Stephen Weitz
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:12:13 -0800
2007
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Niel, sorry about your bad luck. Hopefully, the good luck is that there are zillions of Old ICE S10s in junk yards with good structural parts. Hopefully, that is all that is needed. Stephen in Oakland On Dec 16, 2007, at 12:15 PM, Niel Nielsen wrote: > We were driving back fro...
Niel Nielsen
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:15:29 -0600
2007
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We were driving back from downtown La Grange tonight in the electric S10, on a snowy night (about 2 inches of fresh snow on the ground), and were traveling south on Brainard at about 10 miles per hour (because of the snow) through a part of Brainard that has has stop signs on...
casey hartman
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:48:30 -0800
2007
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Having done all three of these myself just a few months ago, I would say that they don't really require much expertise - but you will need a scan tool and a full set of metric tools (including at least one deep socket - I've forgotten the sizes) and some time. If you are reaso...
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Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:08:59 EST
2007
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Hello Pat I receive the S-10 list in batch so Jeff may have already had a response on this. What Jeff means by non catastrophic faults. Catastrophic is when the truck totally quits and your only choice is a tow truck. The truck will not let you do anything including both drivi...
Gil Dawson
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:33:39 -0800
2007
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At 9:19 P -0500 12/12/07, Johnny Chattin wrote: >Thank you for your insights on my ev. The Gm effort I believe was >lacking and escape a basic philosophy that is K.I.S.S. Indeed it is not a simple design, but a very interesting one. Your basic S-10E has a bunch af subsystems w...
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Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:58:00 -0800
2007
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I have had #1 and #2 on Jeff's list happen to my S10EV (both this year). And part #3 was preemptively replaced while repairs for #2 were underway. I must start by saying that I, personally, didn't fix either of these, but I am in Oregon, so the guy that helped me is a little t...
Paul Peavyhouse
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:21:44 -0800
2007
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Rather than try to trick the sensor to [indirectly?] kick in the kerosene heater, would it be possible to directly relay the kerosene heater to run? Surely some IO board somewhere takes the sensor input and determines if it should turn on the fuel-fired heater, and then throws...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:19:52 -0700
2007
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Merlin, as a "from the hip" diagnosis; here are the three problems listed by their likelihood: Coolant pump has crapped out. Battery Pack fan isn't spinning. Mass airflow measurement sensor is exhausted. Service soon is a non catastrophic fault. It *will* inhibit charging. The...
Johnny Chattin
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:19:54 -0500
2007
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Thank you for your insights on my ev. The Gm effort I believe was lacking and escape a basic philosophy that is K.I.S.S. or Keep It Simple Stupid. Gm attempted to make this as much a come to dealer fix as possible. From when this truck was designed to now great advances have b...
Paul Peavyhouse
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:03:24 -0800
2007
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The problem w/ getting an incomplete S10EV is that the S10EV was built w/ a lot of proprietary components (hardware and software) that all depend on each other. If any one component is missing the the whole system gets confused (and thus will probably not work). True, you can...
Adams, Lynn
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:48:21 -0700
2007
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Niel, You can trick the sensor into a more reasonable temperature turn on, but you need to be aware of some of the S10 features. In short you can put a little additional resistance in the thermal sensor line (it is a thermistor that has higher resistance as it gets colder) by...
Stephen Weitz
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:14:48 -0800
2007
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Hi Niel, I am in a moderately warm climate (the SF Bay Area). I don't use the heat at all. It simplifies all the problems you wrote about. You might try what some have done as reported on the RAV4 EV e-mail list serve: install and electric heated seat instead of heating the ai...
Niel Nielsen
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:58:40 -0600
2007
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I don't think that GM got the chance to do much testing of the heater system on the S10EV. I'm finding that the control system has a few bugs. The main one is in the decision on when the use the heat pump or the fuel fired heater. It's supposed to use the fuel fired heater whe...
Jeff Thomas
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 06:59:46 -0700
2007
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Possibly Don or Pat. Maybe they'll chime in. There's somewhere close to ten S-10EV's in Portland. All thanks to Don's efforts to reintroduce them. Jeff On Dec 4, 2007, at 10:10 PM, tony barker wrote: > > As a former Vacavillian and now a WA resident, I was blown away at > an S...
tony barker
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 05:10:17 +0000
2007
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As a former Vacavillian and now a WA resident, I was blown away at an S10E sighting on I5 last Friday afternoon. NB I5 at the Oregon/WA border. Tony Barker From: [email removed]: S10-EV Digest, Vol 51, Issue 19To: [email removed]: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:02:21 -0500Send S10-EV mai...